by Melissa Hardecopf | Aug 15, 2019 | Blog
Violent public shootings catch our attention in the news far too often. Many go unreported by prevalent reporting sources. We may even grow numb to the horrifying reports. However, our desensitization ends the moment tragedy strikes close to home. Saving lives should...
by Melissa Hardecopf | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, Emergency Supplies
In October of 2015, the Department of Homeland Security launched a new national awareness campaign and a call-to-action: Stop the Bleed. No matter how quickly professional emergency responders arrive, bystanders are always the first at the scene. Since traumatic blood...
by Melissa Hardecopf | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog
In 2012, the City of Houston and the Department of Homeland Security teamed up to create an informational video about surviving an active shooter event. Since its release, the video has been viewed nearly eight million times on YouTube. You’ve likely heard of it...
by Melissa Hardecopf | Jun 26, 2019 | Blog
In the wake of active shooter tragedies, numerous safety products have flooded the school safety market. With so many new technologies at your fingertips, it may be difficult to choose the safest and most cost-effective solutions for your classrooms. This simple guide...
by Melissa Hardecopf | Jun 13, 2019 | Blog, Emergency Supplies
In schools across the United States, there is a weak spot in classrooms. If left unprotected, the safety of the classroom can be threatened. This weak spot, of course, is classroom door windows. According to the Federal Commission on School Safety, many classroom...
by Melissa Hardecopf | May 29, 2019 | Blog
On the morning of April 16, 2007, students, faculty, and staff began their day like any other. Unbeknownst to them, a deadly act of violence would change their lives forever. By the end of that morning, 33 people were killed and 23 wounded. This incident, of course,...
